As of Friday, Dec.1, Alexandria's Bello Cucina location has permanently closed its doors.

A post on the restaurant's Facebook page read, "Due to lack of qualified staffing, the Alexandria location will no longer be open." The restaurant's front door had a sign reading the same.

Before closing, Bello Cucina had been for sale since October, after owner Jason Mueller's heart attack.

The Fergus Falls and Morris locations are currently for sale, while the Marshall, Spicer and St. Joseph locations are not.

Mueller could not be reached for comment.

History of 319 Broadway

The closing means the large and distinctive property at 319 Broadway will again be idle.

It was built as a private residence in the 1860s and also has operated as a funeral home. The building was vacant and in need of repairs when it was converted to The Bronc's On Broadway restaurant in 1986. In 1993, the eating establishment was sold and the newly named Old Broadway took its place.